Downtown San Antonio construction sparks ire in businesses during Fiesta

Downtown San Antonio construction sparks ire in businesses during Fiesta

The business is accessible — just through a different route.

Fiesta San Antonio became a tradition with the Battle of Flowers Parade in 1891, a floral parade held in front to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. “The first parade featured horse-drawn carriages, bicycles decorated with fresh flowers and floats with children dressed in flowers. The Belknap Rifles represented the military. The participants threw flowers. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the only one in the country plan…